Help Broken keyboard key!

Ok,
My Aunt gave me her fairly unused apple ibook 14-inch G4 laptop. And the only problem with it is that the TAB key has broken off and i cant click it back in. If you have any ideas on how either I could possible repair it at my house, or where i can get a single key to buy online or at a store that would be great. Please help!!
Thanks.

You can get individual keys here.
http://www.pbparts.com/
John

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one of my keys has broken off my keyboard and will not go back on, would it be covered under warrenty, where do I need to take it to get it fixed I bought the laptop from Argos.
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Hi Adellone92,
Welcome to the Forums
As per the query we understood that you are facing issue with keyboard in your Lenovo G50-80 laptop.
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Hi there @MrKen99
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
I understand that some of your keys are not working, after some liquid decided to pay an unwanted visit to the board. I am happy to assist you with this.
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Hi lialou,
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